Visiting Faculty in Interdisciplinary Engineering - Padnos College of Engineering

The School of Engineering within Grand Valley State University’s Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering invites candidates a visiting faculty position. This is a full-time position with initial appointment for one academic year, renewable up to three years. This position has been established to support our engineering programs, particularly – but not limited to – our foundational first-year engineering courses and interdisciplinary engineering courses. The start date for this position is August 2025.

Our immediate need is for teaching expertise in first-year engineering graphics and CAD. There may be opportunities to teach upper-level mechanical or interdisciplinary engineering courses.

GVSU’s engineering programs lead to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) degree. The BSE program consists of project-intensive ABET-accredited majors in Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Interdisciplinary, Mechanical, and Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering with mandatory co-op education experiences. Sponsored by local industry, these programs yield job-ready, as well as graduate-school ready, engineering graduates.

All candidates must be committed to the highest quality of laboratory and project-based teaching with excellent verbal and written communication skills. An ability to participate in and capitalize upon existing collaborations with our West Michigan industrial partners is also highly valued.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• A master’s degree in engineering is required.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• A PhD (or ABD) in engineering is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who also possess industrial and/or project-based experience. Industrial experience related to design projects would be highly beneficial. The ability to teach broadly in one’s field and an interest in general curriculum development are desired.

Responsibilities – Essential Functions:

• The candidate must be able to teach effectively to students who are in their first year of our engineering program.

Responsibilities – Non-Essential Functions:

• It would be beneficial if the candidate contributed to continuous improvement of the curriculum.

Minimum Starting Salary: $60,000; Commensurate with experience.

• Limited benefits package including medical, life insurance, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire. 

Department/Division:  School of Engineering/Padnos College of Engineering

Campus: Pew Campus (downtown Grand Rapids).

How To Apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select "Apply now".  Please include a cover letter and resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. On the application, you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail address for three professional references. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. 

For questions about the position, please reach out to Search Chair, Mehmet Sozen sozenm@gvsu.edu. If you need technical assistance, please reach out to Human Resources HRO@gvsu.edu.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. 

Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.